The Library

This collection of resources, tools and other documents is exclusive to the SI industry.

Looking for Something Special? You Just Might Find it Here

From white papers to marketing tools, this repository houses a curated collection of resources, tools and other documents exclusive to the SI industry.

White Papers

Leading the Pack vs. the Rest: A Data-Driven Story

Over the years, 26 companies have submitted their financial and operation data every quarter for at least 4 years — 20 of them for more than 5 years. This report is an analysis of those companies, which is designed to convey a sense of what “good” looks like across the industry of control SIs.

CSIA-Certified Companies: Proven Better Performance

Based on data collected and analyzed during the summer of 2016 comparing key performance indicators (KPIs) of independent system integrator (SI) companies, CSIA-Certified SI companies in the U.S. show a higher median revenue growth rate compared to that of leading U.S. automation equipment suppliers.

Market Intelligence

JP Morgan/CSIA Automation Industry Sample Report

If you are interested in digging into data about the automation industry, the JP Morgan/CSIA Automation Industry Report is for you. This report is available to members at no additional cost; however, system integrators will need to complete the survey to get a copy. (Partner members can access the report at any time.) This download is an example of the report. To get the latest version, you will need to join CSIA.
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Marketing Toolbox

Developed by the CSIA Marketing Committee, this series of easy-to-understand how-tos covers some of the fundamentals of marketing:

  • Working with the Media
  • Writing and Distributing News Releases
  • Drafting a Marketing Plan
  • Conducting a Client
  • Services Survey
  • Mastering Content Marketing
  • Setting up a Company Newsletter
  • Social Media

Available to CSIA members only.

 

CSIA and CSIA Member Logos

Leveraging your CSIA membership to establish your credibility and commitment to the industry is as easy as uploading the CSIA logo to your website and other digital properties and marketing materials — from email signatures to proposals. Where appropriate, be sure to add a link to the CSIA website too!

CSIA Certification: Tools to Prepare for an Audit

CSIA has several documents and tools to help you prepare for your CSIA Certification audit, including:

  • Certification Application
  • Audit Preparation Action Items Checklist
  • Audit Preparation Guide
  • Audit Preparation Work Breakdown Structure
  • Best Practices Manual 6.1
  • FAQs

Available to CSIA members only.

 

CSIA Governance

CSIA Bylaws

This is the latest version of the CSIA bylaws (June 2022).

Looking for the Best Practices Manual?

From branding to succession planning, CSIA Best Practices and Benchmarks is a comprehensive, thoroughly vetted manual to help you build a better business. Available exclusively to CSIA members.

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